Fair Housing
An Alaska property owner is selling their one personally owned home without an agent, and does not advertise. Are they exempt from the Fair Housing Act?
AYes, all private-owner sales are exempt
BThey may qualify for a limited exemption but may not use discriminatory advertising or a broker✓ Correct
CNo, the Fair Housing Act applies to all sales
DOnly if the home is under $200,000
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act exempts the private sale of a single-family home by the owner (without a broker) from certain provisions, but even private sellers cannot use discriminatory advertising or statements.
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